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Senior Paediatric Registrar
Child & Adolescent Health Unit, Mackay HHS
The Child & Adolescent Health Unit at Mackay Base Hospital are looking for a Senior Paediatric Registrar - General Paediatrics to join the team on a Temporary full-time basis.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L10-L13 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MK683342 |
| Closing date | 21-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Stephan Reid |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7278 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Child & Adolescent Health Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Paediatric Registrar / Advanced Trainee - General Paediatrics to join their team on a temporary full-time basis (76 hrs p.f.).
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
To have an outstanding Paediatric Advanced Training year in General Paediatrics with Perinatal Component & Community Paediatrics. Opportunity for RACP OTP Peer Review period & Junior Consultant Step-Up roles.
Role-specific responsiblities
- This position reports to the 8 Consultant Paediatricians, on a day-to-day basis and over the year to the Paediatric Training Program Coordinator and Clinical Director.
- Provide paediatric services under supervision within a multi-disciplinary team clinic model to ensure effective diagnostic and intervention care planning.
- Responsibility for the planning of clinical care of children under supervision assigned under his/her management, requiring participation in interdisciplinary case conferencing and management.
- Education/training and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in paediatrics, medical students and trainees in other related health disciplines.
- Ensure appropriate and concise documentation of contemporaneous medical records, including use of best practice, completion of timely reports (including medico-legal when needed) and letters.
About the Team
The Child & Adolescent Health Unit takes around 5,000 admissions per year with regional referral service (including 8-bed Special Care Nursery with neonates >32weeks + including CPAP). The CAU is serviced by 8 paediatricians, 10 registrars/PHOs, 6 junior staff and visiting medical and surgical specialists Outreach. We champion Telehealth to assist families and reduce travel.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Our staff are passionate about community engagement and delivering outstanding healthcare services to the communities throughout our diverse region. Our Vision is to deliver Queensland's Best Rural and Regional Health Care, and our Purpose is to deliver outstanding health care services to our communities through our people and partners.
The MHHS values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
